An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In North Shields, a town of about 40,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE29 and NE30
- Location
- 7 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do fire doors in North Shields involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in North Shields?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in North Shields before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in North Shields?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £550 – £1,200 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in North Shields follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do North Shields landlords need it?
Landlords in North Shields most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in North Shields
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you cover all of North Shields?
Yes. We work across North Shields and the NE29 and NE30 postcode areas, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear. Nearby places we also cover include Tynemouth, South Shields, Whitley Bay.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in North Shields?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in North Shields?
Our guide ranges for North East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Fire doors near North Shields
- Tynemouth · 1 mi
- South Shields · 1 mi
- Whitley Bay · 2 mi
- Jarrow · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 4 mi
- Hebburn · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in North Shields
- HMO fire safety upgrades in North Shields
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in North Shields
- Fire alarm and detection systems in North Shields
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Shields
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in North Shields
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in North Shields
- Rewires and EICR remedials in North Shields
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in North Shields